Useful links

Mental health support and crisis helplines

In a crisis?

If you are in a life-threatening situation or cannot keep yourself safe:

  • Go to your local A&E
  • Call 999 if you cannot get there safely
  • Make an appointment with your GP or call NHS Direct on 111

Mental health support services

The Samaritans

24-hour helpline

Saneline

Mental health support

Phone: 0845 767 8000

Hours: 4pm–10pm

CALM

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Phone: 0800 58 58 58

Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Hours: Everyday, 5pm – midnight

NHS Direct

For medical advice and appointments

Phone: 111

Emergency Services

Life threatening situations

Phone: 999

Go to your local A&E if you cannot keep yourself safe

Shout

24/7 text crisis support

Text: Text SHOUT to 85258

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

For under 35s struggling with suicidal feelings

Phone: 0300 102 2470

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Text: Text HOPE to 88247

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week